SSM: Canberra kids' party organiser ditches entertainer who said it's OK to vote no

A children's birthday party organiser has stood by her decision to sack an entertainer who aired her opposition to same-sex marriage online, despite the decision drawing scorn from the No campaign.

Canberra business owner Madlin Sims said the woman, who dressed up as children's characters for Ms Sims' party business, had installed a frame on her private Facebook profile picture that said "it's OK to vote no".

Ms Sims said when her brother raised his disagreement with the post, the woman said she believed same-sex marriage was wrong and claimed she was being attacked for her religious beliefs.

In response Ms Sims took to Facebook, arguing advocating against same-sex marriage was homophobic "hate speech," adding she did not want her business associated with the contractor's views.